Press Officer – jigjiga , Somali Regional State of Ethiopia

Internal and External

Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is looking for qualified candidates to fill the Press Officer positions.

Location: Jigjiga Office

Report To: Director, Media and Communications

Duration: Open Contract/Indefinite Period

Salary Range: Gross monthly salary of ETB 22,989.00- ETB 27,380.00 plus ETB 7,200.00 Housing allowance and ETB 2,200.00 Transport allowance, depending on candidates qualification, experience and earning history.

Purpose of the Job:

Represents EHRC’s as main contact for the media. The role entails a wide range of responsibilities, from preparing press releases and organizing press conferences and interviews, to liaising with media contacts and monitoring media coverage of the commission.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing and writing articles and press releases;
• Support in local media monitoring, translation and local media coverage pick up of human rights issues;
• Responsible to maintain updated website page of the branch office;
• Handling enquiries from journalists and other media contacts via telephone calls, email and written correspondence;
• Arranging and organizing events, interviews and press conferences;
• Liaising with media representatives and managers;
• Monitoring current affairs and coverage of the Commission within the media;
• Writing clear, concise and effective press releases and preparing press kits, case histories and additional material for use by the media;
• Issuing press releases and other informative and promotional materials to media mailing lists;
• Maintaining relations with the media;
• Monitoring the media coverage and visibility of the organization by creating and circulating press reviews.

• MA/BA Degree in Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, International Studies, Political Science and other related field;
• Computer literate;
• Knowledge of Amharic is required. Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous;
• 4 years of relevant experience for BA and 2 years of relevant experience for MA.